Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly.

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View of Dunes from Back Deck off Master Bedroom

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Port St. Joe, FL

Beach10 min walk
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park12 min walk
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park10 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Whether you love sunning and swimming at the beach or fishing and boating on the bay you'll find the best of both worlds in Cape San Blas. The beach has been voted number one beach in America numerous times and St. Joseph's Bay is know to be one of the top fishing destinations as well. Our house, Sundance Cottage, happens to be right in the middle of both.

Nestled in the sand dunes of Cape San Blas, it is about 250 yards to the deeded accesses of both the beach and the bay. Sunbathers will enjoy the outdoor shower and bathroom after a day on the beach and fishermen will find the fish cleaning station a handy addition after a successful day of fishing. With ample parking underneath the house there is plenty of room to bring your boat or waverunners which can be launched at St. Joseph's State Park, just 2/10 of a mile from the house.

With three bedrooms and three baths (one is outside but the shower and toilet are enclosed), the house will comfortably sleep six people. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, 55”smart TV, private bath with walk in shower , and French doors which lead onto the back deck that overlooks the dunes.. The other two bedrooms each have queen-size beds and share the full bath conveniently located in the hall. One of the queen bedrooms has a 43” smart TV as well.

Everyone will enjoy watching the 65” Smart TV in the large, comfortable sofas and chairs. Bring your laptop and get online with our broadband, wireless, high speed internet connection.

Since Cape San Blas is not known for restaurants and night life we keep the kitchen well stocked with plenty of cookware and utensils and the pantry stocked with spices and staples so you'll be able to cook your fresh catch of the day on the large stainless steel grill on the deck or the charcoal grill under the house. There is also plenty of deck furniture for outdoor dining as well.

So if you're looking for a place that's somewhat off the beaten path you have found it here. Uncrowded beaches, endless shelling, fantastic fishing, or just boating around the bay are just a few of the things to do. Rent a bike and ride for miles, rent a kayak and ride the waves, or just enjoy the beautiful, serene enviornment with your friends and family. Cape San Blas is not just the 'forgotten coast'...it is also an undiscovered Paradise.

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Property manager

Mark Jones

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Back Deck 3-5 Min. walk to the Gulf Beach.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port St. Joe

Located in Port St. Joe, this cottage is near the beach. St Joseph Bay Golf Club and Saint Joe Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Port St. Joe Beach and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port St. Joe, FL

What's nearby

Beach - 10 min walk
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 12 min walk
Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 9 min drive
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive
Port St. Joe Beach - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Scallop Republic - 11 min drive
Cone Heads - 8 min walk
Cape San Blas Coffee Shop - 4 min drive
Skully's Low Country Boil - 3 min drive
Weber's Little Donut Shop - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach and Bay access!. Close to State Park! Boat friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park and William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Park. Pig Island and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!!

Loved the property, can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for our family getaway!

We will definitely be back to Sundance! We rented a house for our family of 4 in early April to be in CSB with other families for spring break. This house was perfect for what we needed. The owners are super-responsive and gave us the info we needed to prep for the vacation. The downstairs area (covered parking, an outdoor shower/toilet, a fish-cleaning area, etc.) was easy to access and was nice to have as it kept everything out of the elements. Once you go up the stairs to the main door, there is a wraparound deck area that it accessible from the main outdoor stairs AND the master bedroom. The washer/dryer are right inside the front door, which made dropping dirty/wet clothes in so easy. The kitchen is very well-appointed with dishes, spices, and some unexpected extras (a coffeemaker that does Keurig pods or a whole carafe, a Crock-pot slow cooker, etc.). The kitchen is clean, bright, and set up well. The dining/living area is also surrounded by windows, so you can enjoy the sunrise and natural light all day. There is a front deck to use for dining or relaxing. There are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and two others with a bath in the hallway. Everything is set up to make things so convenient and cozy. There are french doors to the back deck from the main bedroom, so morning coffee/evening drinks are lovely. The beach access was close and easy to find/access. We didn't use the bay access, but it also sounds convenient. This is a great house in CSB!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 2 weeks at CSB

This was our third time to stay at Mark and Karen’s house. It’s so convenient to both the beach and bay. The kitchen as fully stocked, grills were in great shape, love the front and back decks! We hope to rent from them again.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a blast!!! The location was wonderful and the house was sooo clean!!!

This property is great!!! The house was spotless and location was great!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoe T., Navarre

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Choice by State Park

Stayed for 7 days at the beginning of beginning of September. We wanted to try a place that had plenty of room for a boat and was close to a boat ramp. This property fit the bill. The weather (rain and wind) was not good for most of the stay so we visited Apalachicola, East Point, Carrabelle, Panama City and St. Georges Island, as well as numerous jaunts to PSJ. Communication with the owner was very good with updates provided regarding hurricane Idalia impacts. We did make it out on the water a couple days using both the state park and PSJ boat ramps. Caught a couple large Speckled Trout and enjoyed snorkeling for scallops. The house was clean and functional, no complaints, just the expected wear and tear on a vacation rental. The owners are anticipating a renovation in the near future. I'm still searching for that perfect rental with a boat dock for a reasonable price so I can avoid the boat ramp hassle. Barring finding that, this rental will be on top of our list to consider for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Jones

My husband and I share ownership of this home with his brother and wife. We are from northeast Alabama. We enjoy boating, fishing and enjoying the beach and surrounding area. We love sharing our home with guest looking for some peace and quiet, beautiful beaches and the best sunsets year round in the Florida panhandle.

Why they chose this property

We first visited the area over 20 years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. We've always vacationed in the panhandle...mostly Destin and it reminds us of what Destin used to be like when we were kids. We like the laid back atmosphere, uncrowded beaches, excellent fishing and peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

Our home is only 2/10 of a mile from the entrance to St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park so if you bring a boat you are very close to the boat launch there. Additionally we have an excellent deeded beach access with only private homes there so the beach is never crowded. Our deeded bay access is great for fishing the grass flats for speckled trout and redfish as well as launching a kayak or canoe. Our neighborhood, Peninsula Estates, is very peaceful and quiet so most times you can still hear the surf from our outside decks.